GamingBuddy vs DeckFilter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GamingBuddy
This app helps gamers stay organized by tracking their backlog and wishlist, and keeping them updated on new releases and gaming events. It offers widgets for countdowns and upcoming games, and integrates with a game database for discovery and reviews.
- Track backlog and wishlist
- Monitor new game releases
- Follow gaming events
- Add countdown widgets
- Discover new games
- Search IGDB database
- Read critic reviews
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• No ads • No account • Gamer's companion & calendar With GamingBuddy you can: - Keep up with new releases - See OpenCritic scores & read reviews - Track your games (backlog, wishlist, ...) - Follow gaming events (Gamescom, awards etc) - Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen - Discover new games to play - Search the entire IGDB database - Share game details with friends (using universal links) - Follow news, trailers and reviews - And much more! # GamingBuddy Unlimited GamingBuddy contains paid "Unlimited" version for more advanced features, data and widgets. The core experience is completely free and you can use the app without paying. # OpenCritic integration Find out how a new game fared with the critics and read reviews (Unlimited required). Also featuring Reviews tab to keep up with recent reviews from big websites # Available widgets: - Release countdown: Countdown to a single game release - Calendar: Games coming out this month (that you favorited) - Up Next: Showing your upcoming favorite games - Featured Up Next: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) - Featured Calendar: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) ---- Privacy Policy: https://impresskit.net/p/82640266-1a55-4ce6-a0ce-18b337db961f Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DeckFilter
This app helps Steam Deck users discover and organize their game library and wishlist. Filter games by playtime, compatibility, and tags to find your next gaming session. Access detailed game insights and optimized settings for a better experience.
- Sync Steam library and wishlist
- Filter by playtime, ProtonDB, Deck Verified
- View game insights and completion time
- Manage wishlists with discounts and reviews
- Bookmark favorite games
- Access optimized game settings
- Precision tag filtering
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DeckFilter helps Steam Deck players choose what to play next from the Steam games they already own. Sync your Steam library and wishlist, then turn a crowded backlog into a short list for tonight. Filter by Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tier, controller support, Steam reviews, tags, time-to-beat estimates, playtime, supported languages, achievement progress, prices, discounts, and skipped or unavailable items. Use DeckFilter to: - Find games that match your time, mood, language, and input preferences - Compare Deck readiness, ProtonDB, Steam reviews, playtime, and community signals before launching - Sort wishlist games by price, discount, release date, reviews, playtime, and Deck readiness - Open SteamDeckHQ, ShareDeck, and DeckVerifiedGames reports from game details - Save games with bookmarks and bookmark lists so your next picks are easy to revisit - Browse Discover, featured creator playlists, recently played games, and Steam Store search results - Keep skipped, unavailable, delisted, and country-restricted Steam items easier to manage DeckFilter is built for large Steam libraries, long wishlists, and players who already check several sites before choosing a game. It brings the decision signals together so you spend less time comparing tabs and more time playing. DeckFilter is an independent companion for Steam Deck players and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GamingBuddy at Free against DeckFilter's $4.99. DeckFilter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
GamingBuddy is free to download; DeckFilter costs $4.99 up front. GamingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DeckFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GamingBuddy against 4.7 for DeckFilter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of GamingBuddy's written reviews are positive against 85% of DeckFilter's.
GamingBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, DeckFilter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GamingBuddy | DeckFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (198 ratings) — better | 4.7 (88 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 88 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filip Nemecek | WEBGEHEUER OU |
Customer experience
GamingBuddy
DeckFilter
Bugs and requests
GamingBuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DeckFilter
Reported bugs
13 issues- Some games from library do not show up
- Hidden games do not show up
- Wishlist does not update
- Pull to refresh does not work
- Does not remember new sort settings
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- Takes a long time to get sorted, API key issues, security flagging
- App gets stuck at API screen needing confirmation from Steam mobile app
- Does not sync, loads indefinitely
- ProtonDB ratings will not show up on games
- Syncing issues, screen doesn't update until app force close and reopen
- New purchased games not showing up after sync until app restart
- Updates not reflecting until app restart
- Won't sync, even after changing settings to public
Requested features
14 requests- Mark games as completed
- Add control config/community layout info
- More filter options (e.g., Linux/Windows/Apple support)
- Search Steam store within the app
- Filter by games with achievements
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- Filter by Steam categories/collections/favorites
- Ability to hide games
- Custom lists
- Swipe gestures for game cards
- Sort by recently added
- Sort by user rating/Metacritic integration
- Incorporate Steam guides
- Expand to other platforms (GOG, Epic)
- iPad full screen support
In-app purchases
GamingBuddy
- Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Unlimited7 Days trial$13.991 Year
- One-time unlock$29.99
DeckFilter
No in-app purchases
